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W161 TDW

2000 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,125 mi
Last recorded129,125 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Mondeo90,872 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 TDW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 129,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 120,525 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 120,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 111,298 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 111,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body damage

Pass 29 Oct 2008 104,049 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 104,050 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 104,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 98,697 miles

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded fuel tank area

minor damage to offside rear light lens

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

various body damage

Fail 7 Nov 2007 98,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded fuel tank area

minor damage to offside rear light lens

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

various body damage

Fail 26 Oct 2006 94,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumer and number plate damaged

nearside front tyre 1.6mm offside front 2+mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2006 94,136 miles

front bumer and number plate damaged

nearside front tyre 1.6mm offside front 2+mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2005 86,744 miles

front number plate cracked †

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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W161 TDW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2000 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 90,872 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W161 TDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W161 TDW registered?

W161 TDW is a 2000 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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